Let’s face it: Very few of us look a new puppy in the eye and think, “You and I are going to make a difference in the world.” But that was Chad Burgess’ vision when he and his wife Carla were picking out their first dog from a litter of Golden...

At TCOTC, our training is often fun and games. You and your dog having fun together helps to build a great relationship. Even better, our games are designed to teach your dog important behaviors that can help them successfully navigate common situations at home and in...

TCOTC Diversity: We respect and support diversity in people, dogs, ideas and activities. At TCOTC, diversity is one of our core values and is reflected in many aspects of our club. It is beautifully represented in the variety of our canine members. The TCOTC Diversity...

Lynnda Lenzen‘s dog Ringo is smiling for a reason. Ringo, like all dogs, lives for FUN, and participating in TCOTC classes and events offers plenty of opportunities for that. In fact, fun is a core value of TCOTC, and we do our best to encourage and incorporate...

We hope you have noticed the new graphics in TCOTC’s upgraded entryway! Each represents one of your Club’s Values: Community, Fun, Diversity, Learning, Leadership and Safety. The pictures feature actual club members, human and canine, representing TCOTC...

Twin Cities Obedience Training Club

TCOTC is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. We provide low-cost training opportunities in basic obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and therapy dog work, using principles of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning.